Citation
Abstract
Current practice at the Deep Space Stations (DSSs) is to change the diesel engine lubricating oil after 1000 hours of operation. In 1977, the Canberra, Australia, station (DSS 43) conducted a test to extend engine oil life by recycling the oil through a centrifuge at the 1000-hour periods, Due to massive sludge buildup in the engine, the test was terminated after the oil had been recycled four times. This report provides a comparison on the recycling methods used in the DSS 43 test and the basic requirements which could favor recycling of oil for continuous reuse, The basic conditions for successful recycling were compared to the conditions that exist in the DSN. This comparison shows that to recycle used oil in the DSN would not only be expensive but also nonproductive.
Details
- Volume
- 42-64
- Published
- August 15, 1981
- Pages
- 239–246
- File Size
- 461.6 KB